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Tottenham confirm Emmanuel Adebayor will join up with Togo for Africa Cup of Nations

Tottenham have confirmed that Emmanuel Adebayor will link up with Togo for the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Adebayor had initially ruled out playing in the tournament in South Africa following a row over team security and unpaid bonuses.

However, following talks with the country's president, the striker has now been convinced to take part.

With the competition running from January 19 to February 10, Adebayor is set to miss up to four games for Spurs and his decision to go will leave Andre Villa-Boas with just one recognised senior striker in Jermain Defoe.

"The club can confirm that Emmanuel Adebayor has been called up by the Togo FA for the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations," Tottenham said in a statement.

"The striker will be available for this weekend's fixture against Queens Park Rangers before travelling out to South Africa to meet up with his international teammates ahead of the championships."